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21sphincterismus — Spasmodic contraction of the sphincter ani muscles. * * * sphinc·ter·is·mus (sfingk″tər izґməs) sphincter spasm …
22Hyperkinesia — This article is about hyperkinesia, the pathologically increased muscular movement. For hyperkinesis, hyperactivity often seen in children, see Hyperkinesis. Hyperkinesia Basal ganglia and its normal pathways. This circuitry is often disrupted in …
23Reflex — A reaction that is involuntary. The corneal reflex is the blink that occurs with irritation of the eye. The nasal reflex is a sneeze. * * * 1. An involuntary reaction in response to a stimulus applied to the periphery and transmitted to the… …
24vaginismus — Painful spasm of the vagina preventing intercourse. SYN: vaginism, vulvismus. [vagina + L. ismus, action, condition] posterior v. spasmodic stenosis of the vagina caused b …
25cardiovascular disease — Introduction any of the diseases, whether congenital or acquired, of the heart and blood vessels (blood vessel). Among the most important are atherosclerosis, rheumatic heart disease, and vascular inflammation. Cardiovascular diseases are a …
26aphonia — Loss of the voice as a result of disease or injury to the larynx. [G. a priv. + phone, voice] hysterical a. loss of voice for psychogenic reasons, as in some varieties of hysteria. SYN: nonorganic a.. nonorganic a. SYN: hysterical a.. a.… …
27Sternutation — Sneezing. When we sneeze, air is expelled with force from the nose (and from the mouth, if it is open) due to a spasmodic contraction of the chest muscles and diaphragm. A sneeze is often triggered by irritation of the mucous membrane of the nose …
28Neck spasm — A neck spasm is an involuntary contraction of the muscles in the neck region. [1] Causes of neck spasm The possible causes of neck spasms include:[2] Anxiety Muscle strain Tension Tetanus Spasmodic torticollis Stress Viral infection Whiplash… …
29bronchial asthma — noun respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin • Syn: ↑asthma, ↑asthma attack • Derivationally related forms: ↑asthmatic (for: ↑asthma) • Hypernyms: ↑ …
30bronchospasm — noun Date: circa 1901 constriction of the air passages of the lung (as in asthma) by spasmodic contraction of the bronchial muscles • bronchospastic adjective …
